Marc Smith
@marcls.bsky.social
Christian saved by grace, Copyediting, Books, Theatre, Classic Movies, Baseball, Pacific Northwest, MBA
I'm a big fan of the #poetry by James Tate. He's opened my eyes to the beauty and fun of the prose poem. Just started reading his Essentials collection. Faves so far are Goodtime Jesus, The Promotion, and The Cowboy. Another half to go!
November 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I'm a big fan of the #poetry by James Tate. He's opened my eyes to the beauty and fun of the prose poem. Just started reading his Essentials collection. Faves so far are Goodtime Jesus, The Promotion, and The Cowboy. Another half to go!
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Once Christians tie their faith to partisan politics they eventually have to defend the indefensible.
Pledge all your allegiance to Jesus Christ and let the politicians fend for themselves.
Pledge all your allegiance to Jesus Christ and let the politicians fend for themselves.
November 13, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Once Christians tie their faith to partisan politics they eventually have to defend the indefensible.
Pledge all your allegiance to Jesus Christ and let the politicians fend for themselves.
Pledge all your allegiance to Jesus Christ and let the politicians fend for themselves.
Fascism is a lie told by bullies.
August 25, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Fascism is a lie told by bullies.
It's sad to read that Anne Burrell's death has been ruled a suicide.
July 24, 2025 at 7:32 PM
It's sad to read that Anne Burrell's death has been ruled a suicide.
I'm not sure why but I hate this bit with the announcers talking to the pitcher and catcher during the game.
July 16, 2025 at 12:40 AM
I'm not sure why but I hate this bit with the announcers talking to the pitcher and catcher during the game.
So happy to see Cal Raleigh win the HR Derby! Great guy having a great year. #HomeRunDerby #MLB
July 15, 2025 at 2:57 AM
So happy to see Cal Raleigh win the HR Derby! Great guy having a great year. #HomeRunDerby #MLB
NYT: As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas--Staff shortages might have complicated forecasters’ ability to coordinate responses
Staff vacancy rates have nearly doubled since Trump took office. Those poor children harmed by needless cuts of this admin through DOGE.
Staff vacancy rates have nearly doubled since Trump took office. Those poor children harmed by needless cuts of this admin through DOGE.
July 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
NYT: As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas--Staff shortages might have complicated forecasters’ ability to coordinate responses
Staff vacancy rates have nearly doubled since Trump took office. Those poor children harmed by needless cuts of this admin through DOGE.
Staff vacancy rates have nearly doubled since Trump took office. Those poor children harmed by needless cuts of this admin through DOGE.
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"We make out of the quarrel with others, rhetoric, but of the quarrel with ourselves, poetry."
W. B. Yeats
W. B. Yeats
June 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
"We make out of the quarrel with others, rhetoric, but of the quarrel with ourselves, poetry."
W. B. Yeats
W. B. Yeats
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Segregation was never just separate facilities
It was paying more & getting less in your neighborhood
It was getting the Phd, but still not getting hired
It was needing police for the police
It was building up a newspaper & having it burned (Wells)
It was building a school & having it shot up (JSU)
It was paying more & getting less in your neighborhood
It was getting the Phd, but still not getting hired
It was needing police for the police
It was building up a newspaper & having it burned (Wells)
It was building a school & having it shot up (JSU)
March 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Segregation was never just separate facilities
It was paying more & getting less in your neighborhood
It was getting the Phd, but still not getting hired
It was needing police for the police
It was building up a newspaper & having it burned (Wells)
It was building a school & having it shot up (JSU)
It was paying more & getting less in your neighborhood
It was getting the Phd, but still not getting hired
It was needing police for the police
It was building up a newspaper & having it burned (Wells)
It was building a school & having it shot up (JSU)
Beautiful hole in one by S.W. Kim. Great to see. #PGAChampionship
May 16, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Beautiful hole in one by S.W. Kim. Great to see. #PGAChampionship
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The 2025 Pulitzer Prizes were announced Monday afternoon. Percival Everett won the award for fiction for his novel James, a powerful re-imagination of Huckleberry Finn.
'James' wins 2025 Pulitzer Prize for fiction
The 2025 Pulitzer Prizes were announced Monday afternoon. Percival Everett won the award for fiction for his novel James, a powerful re-imagination of Huckleberry Finn.
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May 5, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The 2025 Pulitzer Prizes were announced Monday afternoon. Percival Everett won the award for fiction for his novel James, a powerful re-imagination of Huckleberry Finn.
I enjoyed using Skype to put together two podcasts over the past 10 years. I'm not sure why it couldn't adapt to changing times, but it's too bad for an app with so much name recognition.
May 5, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I enjoyed using Skype to put together two podcasts over the past 10 years. I'm not sure why it couldn't adapt to changing times, but it's too bad for an app with so much name recognition.
Watching the John Adams series again after about 15 years. It's a nice jolt for the values of liberty and freedom and the breaking away from a tyrant/king. Also, great performances by Laura Linney and Paul Giamatti. #HBO
April 23, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Watching the John Adams series again after about 15 years. It's a nice jolt for the values of liberty and freedom and the breaking away from a tyrant/king. Also, great performances by Laura Linney and Paul Giamatti. #HBO
Captured this image in the garden on a warm, sunny day. Anyone know what kind of winged insect? #iphone #photography
March 29, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Captured this image in the garden on a warm, sunny day. Anyone know what kind of winged insect? #iphone #photography
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Rest in Peace, Big O 💜🧡
March 12, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Rest in Peace, Big O 💜🧡
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“Freedom of expression is the cornerstone of our organization, and we cannot accept federal funding or any funding that says we have to censor what our artists want to say,” said Nicole A. Watson, the producing artistic director at the Playwrights’ Center of Minneapolis.
‘Outrageous’ and ‘chilling’: Local orgs react to new DEI restrictions from the National Endowments for the Arts
The Playwrights’ Center of Minneapolis has rejected a $35,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts due to new federal restrictions barring grant recipients from promoting diversity, equity, ...
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February 19, 2025 at 10:15 PM
“Freedom of expression is the cornerstone of our organization, and we cannot accept federal funding or any funding that says we have to censor what our artists want to say,” said Nicole A. Watson, the producing artistic director at the Playwrights’ Center of Minneapolis.
As we experience this tearing down of democratic institutions, I'm reminded of this quote by Manuel Agosin: "Capitalism without #democracy usually favors corruption and control over resources through means other than merit, such as party loyalty."
February 18, 2025 at 2:52 AM
As we experience this tearing down of democratic institutions, I'm reminded of this quote by Manuel Agosin: "Capitalism without #democracy usually favors corruption and control over resources through means other than merit, such as party loyalty."
I'm in the middle of a Coen brothers binge. The movies left to watch are Hail Caesar, Big Lebowski, Hudsucker Proxy, Intolerable Cruelty, Ladykillers, and Buster Scruggs. Favorites (so far): Fargo, O Brother, No Country, True Grit, Miller's Crossing, and Man Who Wasn't There.
February 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I'm in the middle of a Coen brothers binge. The movies left to watch are Hail Caesar, Big Lebowski, Hudsucker Proxy, Intolerable Cruelty, Ladykillers, and Buster Scruggs. Favorites (so far): Fargo, O Brother, No Country, True Grit, Miller's Crossing, and Man Who Wasn't There.
I’m ready for baseball!
February 12, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I’m ready for baseball!
Wow, I didn’t watch the series Fargo when it came out, but I’m watching now on #Hulu. The 1st season was dark and amazing. I’ve heard that Season 2 is even better. Ready for more.
February 2, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Wow, I didn’t watch the series Fargo when it came out, but I’m watching now on #Hulu. The 1st season was dark and amazing. I’ve heard that Season 2 is even better. Ready for more.